Andrew Sawhill

About Andrew Sawhill

APICS-certified supply chain executive with 20+ years’ experience in international…

Experience

1. Director - Global Demand Planning and Sc Analytics

   Amway

   Jun 2020 — Present

   Establish vision and strategic direction for global team of seasoned supply chain professionals accountable for all SKU-level forecasting and demand planning activities, encompassing SKUs at 800+ global locations and 55 markets. Led comprehensive, strategic benchmarking analysis to forge a global team of forecasting and demand planning professionals; segmented and decentralized work in market-facing operations to improve agility and responsiveness while retaining core expertise that is unique to Amway’s business with centralized team. Designed future-state operating model, calling for investment in data science and advanced analytics platforms to improve agility and forecast accuracy at a level not previously measured or understood within company; early wins included a 10-15-point increase in forecast accuracy at the customer interface, enhancing on-shelf availability, customer satisfaction, revenue, and operating margin. Identified 25%-30% improvement in demand sensing and responsiveness through proof-of-value analysis that incorporated artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms into daily operations. Executive sponsor for transformational system deployment that will modernize Amway’s global demand planning and demand sensing capabilities, laying a foundation for an end-to-end, connected planning ecosystem. Led initiative to internally benchmark, standardize, and expand S & OP program across global markets. Drive team of 20-25 supply chain analytics professionals in providing actionable insights and metrics to supply chain planning and procurement business partners across the globe.

Education

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Michigan Technological University

  B.S., Chemical Engineering

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Leadership Excellence and Development Program, Organizational Leadership

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Operations Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategic Modeling
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Supply Chain
• Ibm Logicnet Plus
• Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Inventory Optimization
• Jda Inventory Optimizer
• Strategic Planning
• Logistics
• Ibm Inventory Analyst
• Transportation
• Supply Chain Management
• Transportation Management
• Warehouse Management
• Process Improvement
• I2 Transportation Modeler
• Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership